Today’s Headlines:Tinubu a Prodigal Son With No Identity-Dino Melaye;Obasanjo pays surprise visit to friend, Sir Kessington Adebutu on 91st birthday

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye, has described President Bola Tinubu as a prodigal child with no identity and lineage.

Melaye made the remark while faulting Tinubu for acquiring an Airbus as a presidential jet and a yacht upon assuming office as president.

Speaking in a video he posted on X, Melaye said: “Three years before the next government, Buhari bought a jet for the office of the President but Tinubu came and refused to use it, he’s the first Nigerian to get an AirBus.

“They acquired an AirBus and they acquired a Yacht that has never been to the perimeter of this country before.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a surprise visit to his longtime friend, Sir Kessington Adebutu (popularly known as Baba Ijebu), on the occasion of the businessman’s 91st birthday. The visit took place at Adebutu’s residence, where the elder statesman was received warmly amid a gathering of family members, associates, and well-wishers in a luxurious indoor setting.In the video footage, Obasanjo is seen walking alongside Adebutu through the hallway and into the living area. The two men, both dressed in traditional attire, engaged in friendly interactions, with moments of laughter, conversation, and mutual gestures of respect. Obasanjo appears attentive and cordial as they move together through the space.The visit underscores the enduring personal friendship between the former Nigerian leader and the prominent philanthropist and lottery entrepreneur. Adebutu, born on October 24, 1935, has long been celebrated for his contributions to business and community development, and the surprise call from Obasanjo added a notable personal touch to the birthday celebrations.

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The United Nations Population Fund, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, has begun a five-day training programme for 244 officers-in-charge of primary healthcare facilities in Sokoto State to improve healthcare management and accountability.

The training, holding from October 22 to 26, 2026, at Sokoto Guest Inn, focuses on facility needs assessment, business plan development, financial governance and effective resource management to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Development, Buhari Umar, urged participants to demonstrate transparency and accountability in managing healthcare facilities and public resources.

Southampton ended West Ham’s nine-match unbeaten run with a 3-2 win at the London Stadium to surge into the Championship top six despite starting the season with a four-point deduction.

Saints began the campaign with the points penalty after spying on opposition training sessions, which also cost them the chance of promotion in the play-off final last season.

Kuryu Matsuki, James Bree and Lewis Dobbin all struck before half-time for the visitors, who are now within three points of the automatic promotion places.

Kyle Walker-Peters and Tomas Soucek replied for the Hammers, but there were swathes of empty seats and boos by full-time as they missed the chance to go top.

“This is a tough place to come, against a quality team, and we knew we needed to start strongly, so we worked on that all week,” said Saints boss Tonda Eckert after his side went 2-0 up inside the opening 10 minutes.

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